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Microsoft ARC Mouse Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1000 DPIWeight:82.49 g

Microsoft ARC Mouse Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

80%

4.3

Technical Score

20%

9.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of mice
4.3

Technical Score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

36%

3.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.5

Controls

16%

7.4

Design

14%

3.3

Features

7%

1.3

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 86% of mice
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 45,133 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 97% of mice
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Verdict

The Microsoft Arc Mouse is an ultra-slim, ambidextrous Bluetooth 4.1 wireless peripheral specifically engineered for mobility, featuring a unique bendable tail that snaps into an arc to power on and flattens to power off. It integrates a full-scroll plane for both vertical and horizontal touch navigation, 1000 DPI tracking via BlueTrack technology for use on diverse surfaces, and a lightweight build of approximately 82.5 grams (including its two AAA batteries, which offer up to 6 months of life). Main pros include its exceptional portability for travel, seamless Bluetooth pairing, and sleek minimalist aesthetic that complements Surface devices. However, notable cons include limited ergonomics for long-term or large-hand use, high click latency that makes it unsuitable for gaming, and reports of the touch-based horizontal scrolling being less precise than a physical wheel.

Technical Specifications of mouse Microsoft ARC Mouse

Technical Score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

36%

3.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.5

Controls

16%

7.4

Design

14%

3.3

Features

7%

1.3

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

4.3
Microsoft ARC Mouse has a technical score of 4.3 points, which is lower than that of 85.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 45,133 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.4
Microsoft ARC Mouse has a user score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 96.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Microsoft ARC Mouse has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
10
Microsoft ARC Mouse has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.7
Microsoft ARC Mouse has a value-for-money score of 6.7 points, which is lower than that of 73.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
Microsoft
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: Bluetooth.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 71% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 4.1, which is newer than 71% of mice and equal to 0.1% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AAA
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
2
N. of buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 2 buttons, which is less than 99.7% of mice and equal to 0.2% of mice.
N. of side buttons
0
N. of side buttons
0
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 0 side buttons, which is less than 85.3% of mice and equal to 14.7% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
1
N. of programmable buttons
1
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 1 programmable buttons, which is less than 82.4% of mice and equal to 0.8% of mice.
DPI switching button
no
DPI switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This mouse does not include a DPI switching button. 85.4% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
82.49 g
Weight
82.49 g
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 82.49 g, which is heavier than 50.3% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Onboard memory size
0 KB
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
?
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
no
Suitable for gaming
no
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Microsoft ARC Mouse vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Gesture support
    Gesture support
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 17.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Microsoft ARC Mouse
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Microsoft ARC Mouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.40 vs 8.000).
    9.4 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Microsoft ARC Mouse is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 10.89 mm narrower mouse width
    Width
    55.11 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse is 55.1 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    55.11 mm vs 66 mm
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • 7.7 mm lower mouse height
    Height
    32 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse is 32 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    32 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 17.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Microsoft ARC Mouse
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Microsoft ARC Mouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.40 vs 8.000).
    9.4 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Microsoft ARC Mouse is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Gesture support
    Gesture support
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • 7.7 mm lower mouse height
    Height
    32 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse is 32 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    32 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 10.89 mm narrower mouse width
    Width
    55.11 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse is 55.1 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    55.11 mm vs 66 mm
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 5 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 1 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    1 vs 6
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    30 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,000 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 2x more expensive
    Microsoft ARC Mouse is more expensive than the average mouse (£70 vs £35).
    £70 vs £35
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    Microsoft ARC Mouse has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.31
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    30 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,000 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    1,000 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 5 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 1 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    1 vs 6
  • No DPI switching button
    DPI switching button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • 2 fewer side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 4 fewer buttons
    N. of buttons
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 2 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    2 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 13 older release date
    Release date
    2008
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2008, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    2008 vs 2021
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Based on 45,133 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Microsoft ARC Mouse?

  • Excellent portability due to the slim, lightweight design that snaps flat for easy storage
  • Unique 'snap' mechanism serves as both a power switch (on when arched, off when flat) and an ergonomic grip
  • Long battery life, typically lasting between 3 to 6 months on two AAA batteries
  • Smooth and high-quality build materials that feel premium to the touch
  • Seamless Bluetooth connectivity that pairs quickly and works reliably with Windows and Surface devices
  • Supports both vertical and horizontal scrolling across its full touch plane

What customers dislike about Microsoft ARC Mouse?

  • Uncomfortable for extended use or for users with extra-large hands due to the lack of traditional palm support
  • Touch-based scrolling can feel less precise and sometimes 'sticky' compared to a physical scroll wheel
  • Higher price point compared to other portable mice with similar functionality
  • Not suitable for gaming due to high click latency and limited programmable buttons
  • Lacks advanced gesture support found in competitors like the Apple Magic Mouse
  • Right-click functionality can occasionally be finicky or require a specific finger placement to register

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